CarVerify

Free Car Check

LX08 TSY

2008 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

77,214 mi
Last recorded77,214 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 TSY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 77,214 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive offside front steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 74,057 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 69,746 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 64,730 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 58,485 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 52,864 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 49,531 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 49,531 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 46,176 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 41,499 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 35,650 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 33,349 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 33,349 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR (3.5.1g)

Rear position lamp(s) not working N S R (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 28,693 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 24,097 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 19,660 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 16,193 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 12,108 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?

Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
7,022
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
296,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,003
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,822
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,522
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,705
Full Kia Sportage reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LX08 TSY is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 73,016 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Sportage fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 16,003 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX08 TSY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sportage typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 18 years old, this Kia Sportage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LX08 TSY?

You can check the full history of LX08 TSY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LX08 TSY registered?

LX08 TSY is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is LX08 TSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX08 TSY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LX08 TSY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LX08 TSY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.